How far are Venezuela's cities from the sea?
Of the 4 cities in Venezuela MapGO measured, Barquisimeto is the farthest from the sea (134 km (84 miles)) and Maracaibo the closest (0.4 km (0.3 miles)).
Farthest from the sea first
| City | Region | To the coast | Setting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barquisimeto | Lara | 134 km (84 miles) | Inland |
| Valencia | Carabobo | 33 km (21 miles) | Near the coast |
| Caracas | Miranda | 13 km (8.1 miles) | Near the coast |
| Maracaibo | Zulia | 0.4 km (0.3 miles) | On the coast |
Straight-line distance from each city centre to the nearest point on the coast, measured October 19, 2026.
How far are you from the sea?
Measure from where you are standing. On a phone this uses GPS, so the answer is for your exact spot.
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Questions
Which city in Venezuela is farthest from the sea?
Of the 4 cities measured, Barquisimeto is the farthest from the coast: 134 km (84 miles) in a straight line.
Which city in Venezuela is closest to the sea?
Maracaibo, 0.4 km (0.3 miles) from the nearest shoreline in a straight line.
Are these driving distances?
No. Each figure is the straight-line distance from the city centre to the nearest point on the coast. The drive to a beach is longer and depends on the roads.
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